Live & Performance

Learn how to ring out monitors to prevent feedback: raise the level until it rings, find the offending frequency and…

Learn how to set up stage monitors for your band: placement, routing monitor mixes, setting levels and avoiding feedback so…

Learn how to DJ with a laptop: choosing software, connecting a controller, setting up your audio output and avoiding the…

The best DJ controllers for beginners are simple, sturdy and come bundled with software. Here are the top starter controllers…

Learn how to beatmatch as a beginner DJ: match the tempo, align the beats and blend two tracks smoothly by…

The best gear for streaming live music covers clean audio, reliable cameras and a solid encoder. Here are the interfaces,…

Learn how to live stream a music performance with good audio and video, from capturing clean sound to choosing a…

The best portable PA for busking needs battery power, real volume and a built-in mixer to work well. Here are…

A practical busking setup guide covering the gear, amplification, power and street-performing tips you need to sound good and get…

The best loop pedals for live performance, from simple one-button stompboxes to multi-track loopers, with advice on how to choose…